Journal article
The effect of programs to improve oral hygiene outcomes for older residents in long-term care: a systematic review.
Abstract
Nurses have a critical role in promoting oral health in dependent older adults residing in long-term care or having extended hospital stays. Strategies aimed at improving the quality of oral hygiene care nurses provide may contribute to better oral hygiene outcomes. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the effect of intervention programs designed to enhance the ability of nurses or those to whom they delegate care to improve …
Authors
Coker E; Ploeg J; Kaasalainen S
Journal
Research in Gerontological Nursing, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 87–100
Publisher
SLACK
Publication Date
3 2014
DOI
10.3928/19404921-20140110-01
ISSN
1940-4921